Ken-TRUCK-y Derby: Transporting America’s Fastest Race Horses
The Kentucky Derby would not be possible without the help of truck drivers. There is an old saying, “If you got it, a truck brought […]
Exploit Reveals a Blind Spot in the Global Digital Supply Chain
Similar to the lingering symptoms experienced post COVID, Log4j poses a risk for the foreseeable future. Security professionals agree that even systems that have recovered […]
Small Businesses are Struggling: Headaches from Supply Chain, Hiring & Inflation
Based on a recent survey, 93% of owners are feeling moderate to substantial impacts from inflation on their businesses. All across the nation businesses are […]
Pete Gunn Scholarship
Each year MCIEF selects industry associates to award the Pete Gunn Scholarship. The only requirement is that the associates must be new to transportation insurance […]
Freight Demand Slows Forcing the Trucking Boom to Hit the Brakes
Prices for last-minute spot loads in the truckload market are sinking as shipping demand comes closer into balance with available truck capacity. Lydia O’Neal – […]
Smaller Trucking Companies Are Getting Squeezed by The Soaring Diesel Prices Across The Nation
In the past weeks fuel costs have steadily been increasing. In recent days prices they have spiked at an unprecedented pace after Russia’s invasion of […]
Insurance Costs Discouraging New Truck Drivers Away From The Industry
Trucking companies are facing financial barriers in hiring candidates as a result of the increase cost of insuring them. Regardless of the current widespread staffing […]
Diesel Surpasses $5/gallon National Average
Just a week after the diesel fuel prices shot up, the US national average increased another 40 cents, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy […]
Protect Yourself and Your Truck
Your Truck The job of properly maintaining your vehicle becomes harder during the wintertime. Always remember to Be Safe, Be diligent, Be Responsible, and Be […]
Here’s what you need to know – New CDL Requirements for Driver Training Rule In Effect
New CDL and endorsement applicants are going to be required to meet new standards for training. As a result of a previous Federal Motor Carrier […]